Definitions Flashcards
What does the term “broadcast” mean?
CA transmission of information relating to air navigation that is not addressed to a specific station or stations.
What does the term “air-ground communication” mean?
Two-way communication between aircraft and stations or locations on the surface of the earth
What does the abbreviation “IMC” mean?
CInstrument meteorological conditions.
What does the abbreviation “H24” mean?
Continuous day and night service.
What does the abbreviation “AIS” mean?
Aeronautical information service.
What does the abbreviation “SAR” mean?
Search and rescue.
What does the abbreviation “ATIS” mean?
Automatic terminal information service.
What does the term “Expected Approach Time” mean:
The time at which ATC expects that an arriving aircraft, following a delay, will leave the holding point to complete its approach for a landing
When flying in accordance with IFR, which of the following best describes the term “Visual approach” ?
An approach by an IFR flight when either part or all of an instrument approach procedure is not completed and the approach is executed in visual reference to terrain
What does the term “clearance limit” mean:
The point to which an aircraft is granted an air traffic control clearance
What does the term “way point” mean:
A specified geographical position used to define an area navigation route or the flight path of an aircraft employing area navigation
What does the abbrevation “INS” mean:
Inertial navigation system
What does the abbrevation “MLS” mean:
Microwave landing system
What does “SELCAL” mean
A system which permits the selective calling of individual aircraft over radiotelephone channels linking a ground station with the aircraft
What does the abbreviation “SSR” mean:
Secondary surveillance radar
